Our Loch Lomond and Whisky half day tour gives you the opportunity to experience the production, smells and flavours of Glengoyne Whisky Distillery and Loch Lomond National Park in one afternoon from Glasgow city centre. We recommend this tour for those who are short of time and want a taste of the Highlands, a visit to a Whisky distillery and the opportunity to breathe the air and experience the open space of one of Scotland’s most famous Lochs.

Departing: Wed, Fri, Sun (all year)

Departing from Glasgow city centre at 13.15 our leisurely afternoon tour starts by following the course of the Clyde, the river that made Glasgow great and once home to the shipyards and heavy manufacturing factories that forged Glasgow’s name as the second city of the British Empire. Leaving Glasgow we travel north into the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This area of outstanding natural beauty straddles the cultural and physical boundaries of the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland and is now a managed and sustainable environment for visitors and local people, right on the doorstep of Glasgow. Here you can stroll along the shores of Loch Lomond in Balloch Country Park or soak up the atmosphere in the bars and restaurants at Loch Lomond Shores. From here we travel to the foot of the former volcanic plug at Dumgoyne Hill where we visit Glengoyne Whisky Distillery Experience. Glengoyne produces a Highland single malt from water that runs out of the volcanic rock behind the distillery. This tour allows you to experience the majesty of one of Scotland’s most famous Lochs and to round your afternoon off with a Dram of Whisky, the Water of Life, before returning to Glasgow for 18.00.

Departure Point:
Outside Parish Hall, 266 George Street (next to the City Chambers, between North Frederick Street and John Street).

Inclusions:
~ Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.
~ Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide.
~ Air Conditioning as standard.

Important Information:
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! Unless otherwise notified passengers are restricted to one medium sized suitcase/bag (maximum 15 kilos) and one carry-on bag per person.

We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.

The Magic of Paris (Escorted)

Highlights
•Round trip tickets on Eurostar, with seat reservations
•Hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour of Paris including a visit to the second level of the Eiffel Tower
•Cruise on the River Seine
•Information pack with a souvenir map of Paris

Meet the Evan Evans Tours representative at St Pancras Station to collect your tickets and information pack. Once you board the train all you need to do is sit back and relax, arriving into Paris in just 2 hours and 15 minutes!

On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord, you will be met by our Paris representative who will take you to the open-top bus to begin a fascinating day in Paris. You will see the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the famous left bank. Then to the Eiffel Tower where your guide will escort you up to the second level with it's wonderful views of Paris - the perfect place for taking some memorable photographs.

Time for lunch - your guide will have some excellent recommendations!

After lunch your guide will escort you and assist you in boarding the River Seine Cruise. The staff on board the boat will point out places of interest, and you can buy drinks and use the toilet facilities on board. Your Paris guide will meet you again after the cruise and escort you to Notre Dame for a tour of this magnificent Cathedral.

The bus will be waiting to take you to the Opera district, an excellent spot for shopping. Your guide will be happy to recommend some good shops. The bus will again be waiting to return you to Gare du Nord in time to check in for your Eurostar Train back to London.

Overnight in Paris (optional)
Stay overnight in Paris at a 3* centrally located hotel and spend a day exploring this beautiful city at your leisure with a 48 hour open-top bus ticket. Please inquire for price.

Inclusions
Return Tickets on the Eurostar
Hop On / Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Once booked, this tour is non refundable
Supplements may apply on some weekend departures

Please ensure that you have a valid passport and appropriate visa

Important Information - Queuing time for the Eiffel Tower can be up to 3 hours. Your guide may suggest a visit to the Louvre Museum as an alternative; but you will see the Eiffel Tower and have time for photographs.

Stonehenge Express

Highlights
For those wanting to visit Stonehenge but are short on time, this is the perfect tour for you. Departing …

Highlights
For those wanting to visit Stonehenge but are short on time, this is the perfect tour for you. Departing from central London, you will be transported back an impressive 4,500 years to witness the best-known pre-historic monument in Europe.
•Entrance to Stonehenge and Visitors Centre with exclusive interactive map and official Stonehenge audio commentary (extended to 2.5 hours from April 2018)
•Stonehenge audio guide in ten languages
•Superior coach with complimentary Wi-Fi

Full Description
Upon arrival at Stonehenge our driver will take you onto the site where you can enjoy the ancient landscape of the Stones at your own leisure. Explore the Neolithic Houses and the fascinating exhibition which is home to over 250 ancient objects and treasures, including jewellery, pottery and tools.

From April 2018 we have allotted more time at Stonehenge. 2.5 hours to explore both the Stones and visit to the extensive new Visitor Centre.

Excluded
- Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
- Lunch (time will be included in the itinerary for a refreshment break)

Additional Information
- Please note that this is not an escorted tour so there will be no guide on board the coach.
- This tour will not operate on 20 &21 June 2018 due to the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge.

A Ticket to Ride - Exclusively Beatle-related sites

Evening tour Over 50 major Beatles sites are visited, charting the ‘Beatlemania’ years from 1…

Evening tour Over 50 major Beatles sites are visited, charting the ‘Beatlemania’ years from 1962 to 1970, and their solo years thereafter. No other London Beatle tour covers as many central London sites and locations in a single tour, or in such an entertaining and fun way! This is the perfect way to while-away a Summer’s eve, celebrating 50-years of the ‘Fab Four’, with lots of stops and photo opportunities.

The tour includes:
•The Scotch of St James Club and other Beatle club & pub ‘haunts’
•Historic early gig and show locations
•The art gallery where John met Yoko, and galleries where John staged his own art shows
•The only apartment where the Beatles lived together
•Paul’s house of more then 40 years, and his Soho office
•Where ‘Live at the BBC’ recordings were made
•Famed photo locations used for album covers and publicity shots
•the Manchester Square EMI offices
•Ringo’s flat
•Where they bought their famous Beatle suits, and Sgt Pepper outfits
•George Martin’s Air, Trident and De Lane Lea Studios – all contributing to the Beatle legend
•Where Paul wrote ‘Yesterday’ and where he worked on ‘Eleanor Rigby’
•John & Yoko’s apartment
•NEMS Offices & manager Brian Epstein’s house
•The Apple Boutique location
•Apple Corp Offices
•Film locations from Hard Day’s Night, Help! and Magical Mystery Tour
•The Abbey Road Crossing; and yes, you do get to walk across!
•The final live ‘performance’ roof-top concert site

Your ‘Ticket to Ride’ includes live commentary from a specialist Beatle-guide who re-tells Beatle history as it happened, with music and film footage helping recreate those magic years.

Punk & New Wave

Discovering the roots of the Punk Rock explosion of the late 70's

By the mid 1970's a new generation of rock …

Discovering the roots of the Punk Rock explosion of the late 70's

By the mid 1970's a new generation of rock fans were coming of age and they were not always impressed with the music that their big brothers and sisters listened to! Johnny Rotten famously walked down the Kings Road, his t-shirt emblazoned with the message 'I Hate Pink Floyd'! Punk Rock and New Wave represented a rebirth of exciting live performances, even if the bands couldn't always play more than a couple of chords. This tour explores that thrilling time when bands such as 'The Sex Pistols', 'The Clash', 'The Jam', 'Joy Division', The Vibrators', The Buzzcock's Siouxsie & The Banshees' and 'The Damned' exploded onto the scene following the path blazed by Dr Feelgood, Dux Deluxe, Brinsley Swartz and Nick Lowe. They were joined by a 'new wave' of more musical rockers such as Elvis Costello, Adam Ant and The Stranglers. Together, these movements planted the seeds for bands like 'U2' and more contemporary punk-influenced bands such as 'Green Day'.

On this tour, you'll visit the birthplace of British Punk, the homes and houses of the main protagonists and rediscover seminal gig sites like 'The Hope and Anchor', 'The Nashville Room', 'The Vortex' and 'Screen on the Green'. You'll also see recording studios where legendary tracks were laid down. Our cast list includes such exotic characters as Sid Vicious, Rat Scabies, Captain Sensible, Billy Idol and Poly Styrene. We also include Paul Weller, Joe Strummer, Ian Dury, Malcolm Mclaren, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and many others who did not need to adopt a bizarre nickname! Your expert guide explains the cultural and social background to the birth of the movement and entertains with anecdotes and stories about those glorious, if anarchic years.

A fantastic day out from Glasgow in the heart of the scenic Western Highlands taking in the superb ruins of Kilchurn Castle, stunningly situated at the head of Loch Awe and the historic village of Inveraray, home to the Duke of Argyll. An afternoon to explore Oban and the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. If you love old ruined castles, tales of old clan rivalries, west coast villages and brilliant mountain scenery then you'll find this tour difficult to beat.

Departing: Daily from April 1st, 2016

Depart Glasgow at 09.00 and travel northwest along the shores of Loch Lomond. Here you will cross the Highland boundary fault line where the scenery changes quickly and dramatically - the flat fertile plains of the Lowlands giving way to shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens. It's easy to forget that this was once thought of as a dangerous frontier fought over by the fiercely territorial Highland clans such as the MacGregors, made famous by highland folk hero, Rob Roy MacGregor.

You will then take a leisurely drive over the at 'Rest and Be Thankful' mountain pass. It was given its name in 1753 by the weary soldiers who had just finished building the old military road up through Glen Croe (not to be confused with Glencoe which you will visit later in the day) From here you will travel through the steep-sided mountains, known as the Arrochar Alps, to the picturesque harbour town of Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne, famous for the18th-century castle and home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Campbell clan. The town was built at the same time as the castle and is a classic 18th century planned village with its straight wide streets and dignified Georgian houses, designed by Robert Adam, famous for his architecture in Edinburgh’s New Town.

From here you will drive along the shore of Scotland’s longest loch, Loch Awe, where you stop for the short walk out to visit Kilchurn Castle (interior open from April to September), a magnificent ruin situated in the middle of Loch Awe and former home of the Campbells of Breadalbane. You will then continue to the harbour town of Oban, gateway to the Isles, for lunch of your choice. After lunch you will then travel north along the west coast around Appin, passing the impregnable Castle Stalker, and into Scotland's most famous valley, Glencoe. Stunningly beautiful, with its dramatic cliff faces and steep slopes, Glencoe is infamous as the site of the Glencoe massacre in 1692. Following orders from King William, Scottish soldiers under the leadership of Captain Robert Campbell slaughtered 38 men, women and children of the Macdonald clan. This was especially shocking as the soldiers had been living with the people of Glencoe for 2 weeks and killed them in their own homes. Nobody was ever punished for this crime, as the King himself had signed the order, but the Highlands would never be the same again.

Travelling south as you pass the majestic peak of Buachaille Etive Mor (meaning 'the great shepherd of Etive') you descend towards the wild desolation of Rannoch Moor. At an altitude of over 1000ft, covered by heather and peat-bogs and dotted with dozens of lochs, it's a unique landscape. From here you will then travel through Glen Falloch, and then drive south towards Loch Lomond. This is Scotland's largest loch and it takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the eastern shore. The last stop of the day will be in Luss, an 18th century conservation village with old workers cottages, built for the labourers of the Estate. From here you return to Glasgow at approx 19.00.

Departure Point:
Outside Parish Hall, 266 George Street (next to the City Chambers, between North Frederick Street and John Street).

Inclusions:
~ Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.
~ Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide.
~ Air Conditioning as standard.

Important Information:
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! Unless otherwise notified passengers are restricted to one medium sized suitcase/bag (maximum 15 kilos) and one carry-on bag per person.

We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.

Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

Experience your own slice of heaven on Scotland’s most famous island.

Places you'll explore

Experience your own slice of heaven on Scotland’s most famous island.

Places you'll explore Skye - The beauty of this island has inspired movie makers, poets and travellers from all round the world. Kyle of Lochalsh - This is the gateway to Skye. Enjoy sublime views of landscapes that surround this village. Eilean Donan Castle - An iconic and gorgeous 13th-century castle that once warded off Viking invasions. Portree - A cute, colourful, coastal town that’s as quaint as it is fascinating. Trotternish Peninsula - The ultimate Skye road. It’s the way to see the Quiraing, kilt rock, and all of Skye’s must see sights. Cuillin Mountains - Skye’s dominant mountain range. Enjoy views of these imposing mountains as you travel the ‘winged isle’. Loch Ness - This loch holds more freshwater than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. But does it hide the loch ness monster?

Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it.
We take you on a journey through the stories, history, and sights of the island; while also giving you a taste of the most breathtaking scenery that Western Scotland has to offer.

After an early start, we travel through the spectacular mountains of Wester Ross towards the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. You have time to visit the castle before we travel over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. We then head through the mountainous heart of the island before arriving in the bustling harbour town of Portree for lunch.

The afternoon takes you around the world famous natural beauty of the Trotternish Peninsula. Your experienced guide will show you all the most beautiful places this region has to offer, including The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and Quiraing.

In the early evening, we make our way back to the mainland through the stunning and majestic Glen Shiel, along the shores of Loch Clunie towards the Great Glen. The final part of our journey takes us along the banks of mighty Loch Ness, where the legendary monster may wave farewell to your day.

Returns - 8:00pm Inverness Bus Station

Inclusions
•Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
•Air conditioning as standard
•The stories and services of a driver-guide

St. Andrews and Fife Fishing Villages

A day out with lots of free time in the medieval city of St. Andrews, home of golf, and the picturesque old fishing villages in the…

A day out with lots of free time in the medieval city of St. Andrews, home of golf, and the picturesque old fishing villages in the East Neuk (corner) of the Kingdom of Fife.

We recommend this tour for those who love coastal scenery, big white sandy beaches and all the royal history of St. Andrews, home of Golf and Scotland’s oldest University. There’s time for shopping too!

* This tour visits the village of Falkland which was used for filming scenes in the recent "Outlander" series, based on the books by Diana Gabaldon

Depart Edinburgh at 09.30 and travel north to South Queensferry. The town is named after the 11th century Queen Margaret who dedicated her life to changing the social welfare of the people, particularly the church, earning her the title 'Saint Margaret of Scotland'. North of Edinburgh there were two very important churches - St Andrews and Dunfermline, but getting from Edinburgh across the wide Firth of Forth was difficult, so Queen Margaret provided a free ferry for pilgrims, hence 'Queen's Ferry'. The ferry remained in existence until the opening of the Forth Road Bridge in 1964 by the present Queen.

From Queensferry we drive up and onto the Forth Road Bridge, giving us a great view across to one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks - the Forth Rail Bridge. At over a mile and a half (2300m) long, the bridge was completed in 1890, and until recently was the longest Cantilever bridge in the world. It is a true testament of Scottish engineering. Once over the bridge we enter the Kingdom of Fife. Bounded to the south by the wide Firth of Forth, to the north by the Firth of Tay and to the east by the North Sea the area was once a sub-kingdom of the old Pictish realm, a natural peninsula almost cut off from the rest of Scotland, and so remained semi-independent for longer than other parts. Central Fife used to be very poor, until the discovery of coal, while the towns and villages along its coastline were rich from all the trade across the North sea, causing King James VI to describe the area as a 'Beggar's mantle fringed with gold'. The golden fringe he referred to was the East Neuk (or nook, meaning corner), Fife's easternmost stretch of coastline and home to a string of picturesque villages each with its own distinctive character and charm. One of these, Lower Largo, is best known as the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk the real-life Robinson Crusoe and inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel whilst neighbouring Earlsferry is said to be where MacDuff hid from Shakespeare's Macbeth. We stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther (known as 'Enster' locally) where you can check out its old cobbled streets and network of little alleyways and wynds or take a walk along the seafront to the harbour.

From Anstruther we continue north to the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and according to legend his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. The shrine became a place of worship for Christian pilgrims from far and wide and the town developed into the religious capital of Scotland complete with a huge Norman Cathedral, the largest in all of Scotland. Founded in 1160 the Cathedral was devastated first by fire and later by zealous religious reformers but the ruins provide a fascinating insight into what it once must have been like. Today St Andrews attracts another type of pilgrim, being famous world-wide as the home of golf and the Mecca for all golfers - the 'Old Course'. The course, founded in 1754, is in beautiful condition and its emerald green grass contrasts with the golden sands of the beach nearby. St Andrews is also home to the oldest University in Scotland, at nearly 600 years old, and the third oldest in Britain behind Oxford and Cambridge. Also dating from this period is the town's once mighty castle which, perched on a rocky headland overhanging the sea, is a ruin with a violent and murderous past. Every street, every building is surrounded with history and we give you around 2.5 hours to explore this amazing town.

From St Andrews we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife, with its small villages and patchwork of farms, to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace the village is simply one of the most beautiful in Scotland with an array of old cottages and narrow winding streets. The village was used recently to double as old Inverness during filming of the "Outlander" series based on the books by Diana Gabaldon. You can take time to wander around the picturesque village or enjoy a drink in one of the villages traditional pubs or tearooms. Leaving Falkland we return to Edinburgh, passing Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by her Protestant nobility. And then we once again cross the Firth of Forth and return to the city centre. Arrive approx: 18.00.

We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.

Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.
Air Conditioning as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide

Discount Price
Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16 (we regret we do not carry children under 5 years old)

Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!! Falkland Palace is closed November to Easter.

Cairngorms National Park & Speyside Whisky

Prepare to mix mountain magic with mouthwatering whisky on this tour through the Cairngorms and Speyside.

Places…

Prepare to mix mountain magic with mouthwatering whisky on this tour through the Cairngorms and Speyside.

Places you'll explore Glenfiddich Distillery - One of Scotland’s most famous whiskys. This distillery somehow increased production during the American Prohibition. Speyside - Quite literally whisky heaven. There are more distilleries per square mile here than anywhere else. Loch Morlich - A 300 metre high, freshwater loch with sandy beaches. Loch Morlich is as unique as it is bonnie. Cairngorms National Park - The area boasts four out of five of the UK’s highest mountains. What’s more is there’s a lot of gorgeous flora and fauna.

This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavours.
Delight in the rolling hills and wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park, relish a golden dram of famous Speyside whisky, and learn the legends and little-known secrets behind these two quintessential Scottish wonders.

Days of Operation Friday (All year).

Departs - 9:30am Inverness Bus Station

You travel through Speyside to the majestic Cairngorms National Park. This is the largest National Park in the UK and home to mighty mountains and wonderful wildlife. The options are plentiful, and your guide will show you the best of the incredible scenery around Loch Morlich and Glenmore.

You then travel to Glenfiddich Distillery, where you’re taught the secrets behind distillation and given the chance to taste one of the finest drams at the place it’s casked.

A short drive back to Inverness returns you in time for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of a lively evening in the capital of the highlands.

Returns - 6:30pm Inverness Bus Station

Inclusions
•Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
•Air conditioning as standard
•The stories and services of a driver-guide